BC Place still had that new turf smell when I arrived this morning along with media from around the globe to preview some of the technology that will be used during the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The scene around the stadium was filled with hard hats, scaffolding, tents, fences, and new branding was all put […]

The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on June 6th and is the first major sporting event in Canada to be hosted from coast to coast, with matches to be played in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montréal, and Moncton. Until July 5th, Vancouver will be a part of hosting the largest live spectator sporting event […]

Tonight at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West), this year’s impressive roster of BC Sports Hall of Fame inductees will be honoured, recognized, and celebrated for their contributions to sport in our province. 2015 Inductees Inductees that will be recognized at the Banquet of Champions: John Haar, Builder, Baseball Leah Pells, Athlete, Athletics J.Paul McConnell, Media […]

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Coca-Cola Trophy Tour has been making its way across the country and will make its final stop in Metro Vancouver May 29th to May 31st. This exciting family activation builds up to kickoff on June 6th where we’ll host the largest live spectator sporting event in our country’s history. The […]

The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place coast to coast in Canada from June 6th to July 5th, making it the largest live spectator sporting event in our country’s history. Throughout the event, Fan Zones will be located in all six official Host Cities: Vancouver, British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Ottawa, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; […]

This morning the FIFA Women’s World Cup Countdown Clock at YVR, which now displays just 29 days until kickoff of the World Cup in Canada, will be on the move to a new, prominent location in Vancouver. Photo credit: Canada Soccer on Flickr Countdown Clock on the Move Throughout the day today and over the […]

Direct Insurance presents the BC Sports Hall of Fame Banquet of Champions on May 28th at the Vancouver Convention Centre, honouring outstanding athletes and members of the athletic community in BC. Banquet of Champions 2015 Date: Thursday, May 28, 2015 Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm (reception) to 6:30pm-10:00pm (dinner, ceremony) Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West (Ballroom D) 1055 […]

The prettiest little ballpark in North America is adding to its fan experience as Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club and Northam Beverages bring baseball fans the newest seating area within Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr The new covered seating area with counter tops in front of each fan is […]

“It is a once in a lifetime opportunity we are so excited,” says Emily Zurrer, Canadian Women’s National Team member who will play in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Canada this summer. ©CanadaSoccer / by Jeff VinnickPhoto via Canada Soccer on Flickr Emily has enjoyed a stellar soccer career around the world […]

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (“WFC2”) hosted their inaugeral home match at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium yesterday, resulting in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC 2. Whitecaps FC 2 is the Whitecaps’ own United Soccer League (“USL”) team and over 3,200 fans came out to cheer them on, including John and I as we were given access […]